Taste of Maui – Your 2016 Guide to Kama’aina Dining

There’s nothing wrong with needing to save a buck. We know you like to eat, and that September is the slow season for the county’s visitor industry. So we put together this handy guide to eating on the cheap just for your happy opu. No matter where you live on Maui, there’s a broke da mouth meal at a good price just waiting to get scooped up. We have family-size deals, small kine savings and everything in between.

DTH DISCOUNTS – Daily. Kama’aina receive 20 percent off all food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid Hawaii ID. Early Birds who buy one entree between 11am-12pm will get the second of equal or lesser value for free. (not valid with other discounts or offers). Down the Hatch; (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com

KOBE’S KAMA’AINA DEAL – Daily. Kama’aina receive 20 percent off all food and sushi, ending at 10pm for food and 11pm for sushi, with valid Hawaii ID. From 5:30-6pm Kama’aina and visitors are offered the Sunset Special. Order off the Sunset Special Menu, comprised of six discounted dinner entrees. (may not be combined with Kama’aina discount). Kobe Japanese Steak House and Okus Sushi Bar; (136 Dickenson St., Lahaina); 808-667-5555; Kobemaui.com

MAUI BREWING CO. KAHANA DISCOUNTS – Sunday-Tuesday. Buy one entree and get the second of equal or lesser value for 1/2 off. Also enjoy $10 flatbread special and $1 off house beers from 3-6pm daily during Happy Hour. And every Wednesday is “LogoWear Wednesday” Wear MBC logowear and all house beers are $4. (valid till 9/30). Maui Brewing Company Kahana; (4405 Honoapiilani Hwy., Kahana); 808-669-3474; Mauibrewingco.com

TAVERNA’S DISCOUNTS – Mondays Kama’aina may receive half off all entrees from 5-6pm. Wednesdays Kama’aina and visitors can get half off selected wines by the glass, at the bar only. Thursday thru Saturday after 9pm, it’s the industry social with $9 speciality drinks, $2 off all beers and 25 percent off wines by the glass. Taverna Kapalua; (2000 Village Rd., Kapalua); 808-667-CIAO; Tavernamaui.com

GANNON’S GOLFER’S SPECIAL – Daily in the Red Bar all draft beer only $3 with your scorecard from any Maui golf course. All Day – Gannon’s Wailea; (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea-Makena); 808-875-8080; Gannonsrestaurant.com

GANNON’S INDUSTRY ALOHA – Daily from 3-8pm, employees in the hospitality and service industries will receive half off all food on the bar menu in the Red Bar through 11/15 with proof of employment. (not valid with any other discount or promotion). Gannon’s Wailea; (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea-Makena); 808-875-8080; Gannonsrestaurant.com

GANNON’S KAMA’AINA DEAL – Daily during dinner Kama’aina receive 30 percent off all food on the dinner menu, now through 11/15 with a valid Hawaii Id. (not valid with any other discount or promotion). Gannon’s Wailea; (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea-Makena); 808-875-8080; Gannonsrestaurant.com

KO’S KAMA’AINA DEAL – Daily. Kama’aina special, buy one entree and get the second of equal or lesser value for free, along with 25 percent off alcoholic bevarages. Valid with Hawaii ID and parties up to eight. Reservations Requested. All Day – Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani; (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); 808-875-2210; Korestaurant.com

KONO’S FOOD DISCOUNT – Daily from 2:30-6pm tapas and pupus are half off with $1 off all Beers, and $8 Specialty Drinks at Kihei’s best kept secret. Kono’s on the green; (470 Lipoa Prkwy., Kihei); 808-633-4220; Konosonmaui.com

THE RESTAURANT AT HOTEL WAILEA’S KAMA’AINA DEAL – Daily. The Restaurant formerly known as Capische? still has the same menu and an incredible Kama’aina deal. Buy one entree and get one half off with a valid Hawaii ID. All Day – The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea; (555 Kaukahi Rd., Wailea); 808-879-2224; Hotelwailea.com/rhw

VFW FUNDRAISER – Saturday Sept. 10 All you can eat Pancake Breakfast includes: Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Juice and Coffee. Cost is $7 for Adults and $5 for children under 10 years. Also featuring the Annual VFW Auxiliary Rummage and Bake Sale. All proceed go to the Post #3850 building fund. 7:00am. VFW Maui; (2110 Uluniu Rd., Kihei); 808-875-1761; Vfwmaui.com

KIDS EAT FREE – Back-to-school season is in full swing, and IHOP wants to help make the transition a little easier! Take the stress out of dinner time decisions with their limited time only Kids Eat Free offer valid till September 25th. 4:00pm. IHOP; (70 E Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-871-4000; Ihopmaui.com

Upcountry Maui

HALI’IMAILE KAMA’AINA SUMMER SPECIAL – Monday-Friday from 11am-2:30pm, Kama’aina Summer Special through November 20th with buy one dessert and get one free during lunch. Also receive 20 percent off dinner entrees every day from 5:30-9pm with valid Hawaii ID. (not valid with any other discounts or promotions). Haliimaile General Store; (900 Haliimaile Rd., Makawao); 808-572-2666; HGSMaui.com

HALI’IMAILE PRIME RIB SUNDAY – Sunday. Enjoy a Three Course Prix Fixe succulent, fresh-roasted Prime Rib of Beef Dinner for $38 through December 18th. Also available a la carte. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. 5:30-9pm. Haliimaile General Store; (900 Haliimaile Rd., Makawao); 808-572-2666; HGSMaui.com